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Dimensions of loneliness.

L Tornstam1

  • 1Institute of Social Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Denmark.

Aging (Milan, Italy)
|September 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Loneliness intensity is higher in young people, while inner loneliness is more prevalent in older adults. Childhood experiences and current social factors influence loneliness in the elderly.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Loneliness is a significant aspect of human experience across the lifespan.
  • Understanding the nuances of loneliness is crucial for public health and well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence and types of loneliness in a large Swedish population sample.
  • To identify age-related differences in loneliness experiences.
  • To explore factors associated with loneliness in older adults.

Main Methods:

  • Survey of 2795 Swedish inhabitants aged 15-80.
  • Identification and analysis of three distinct loneliness dimensions: intensity/quantity, inner loneliness, and positive loneliness.

Main Results:

  • Intensity/quantity of loneliness was found to be higher in younger individuals.
  • Inner loneliness showed a slightly higher prevalence among older subjects.
  • Both early life developmental experiences and current social conditions correlated with loneliness in the elderly.

Conclusions:

  • Loneliness presents differently across age groups, with distinct patterns for intensity and inner experience.
  • Adolescent development and adult social contexts are key factors in elderly loneliness.
  • Further research into age-specific interventions for loneliness is warranted.

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